Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness
My name is Kelly and I’m 29 years old. My story began on December 18, 2005. I woke up not feeling well, but just felt like I had the flu so I called in sick to work. As day 2 came, I was feeling much worse, very dizzy, tired, throwing up, short of breath, my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest. I was just nearing the end of my period that day, and I knew with the dizziness I was feeling it wasn't smart to drive so I called my cousin and asked her to pick up … [Read more...]
My name is Gavrielle and I am now 16 years old. On November 8, 2011, I came home from school feeling very sick. I had a bad headache, fever, nausea and a sore throat. My mom thought I had the flu or something that would run its course in the next 24-48 hrs. It got worse the second day. I was throwing up and started with diarrhea that night. I couldn't keep anything down. My mom was going to take me to the doctor after my brothers got on the bus the next morning … [Read more...]
To my Amy on the 23rd birthday of your beautiful life. The day you were born was like a great sunrise. You were hand-picked by God to be my beautiful baby girl and it will always, ALWAYS be a day to celebrate. Whenever I see the brilliant colors in the sky, the graceful flight of a butterfly, or smell the soft scent of lavender, I know it’s you touching my heart, reminding me that you are never more than a thought away. I love you my baby girl. Happy Birthday! “In the end, it's not the … [Read more...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edinburgh, IN July 13, 2012 You ARE Loved, an organization committed to raising awareness about tampon related Toxic Shock Syndrome and providing factual information about menstruation, received official notice of the Internal Revenue Service’s approval of its request for nonprofit status under 501(c)3. This recognition is a part of the You ARE Loved’s strategic plan to continue to expand its reach. You ARE Loved exists because of one woman: Lisa … [Read more...]
A guest post by Rebecca Alvandi My dad is the founder of Maxim Hygiene Products. It was a natural extension of his lifelong interest and appreciation of things natural and healthy. As far back as I can remember he always encouraged a healthy lifestyle at home that involved eating right and staying fit. When I was a little girl I didn’t understand why it was so important to carry my lunch to school in a reusable container, instead of the nicely packed disposable aluminum and brown paper … [Read more...]
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